Job Description:

Pure Lithium is currently looking for a hands-on individual to join our team as a Research Technician to support our R&D department. This role will involve working in a laboratory and glovebox daily. In this role, individuals will work directly with research associates and scientists to support and carry out general lab experiments. In addition to technical experience, this position requires a willingness to learn new tools, methods, and techniques as needed for the job. The technician will be responsible for following standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as work in a safe manner following all set out laboratory regulations. The ideal candidate is willing to help with any project when needed, is highly proficient with various hand tools, power tools, and equipment. The job will require handling of hazardous materials so prior laboratory experience is highly valued. The candidate must also be prepared to do repetitive tasks with attention to detail to ensure excellent quality control and reproducibility of data.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a laboratory setting with hazardous chemicals (under proper guidance) to carry out tasks.
• Follow daily/weekly schedules and ensure that assigned work is completed on time.
• Communicate with manager(s) routinely to be assigned work.
• Regular maintenance of key equipment and ensure that the lab runs smoothly.
• Handling of data following set out guidelines to ensure it is reported to the correct owners.
• Work with various senior scientists to facilitate multi-week experiments.
• Support with safety, organization, and scale-up efforts of the company.

Qualifications:

• 2-year degree preferred but not mandatory.
• 2+ years of experience working as a technician/lab assistant/mechanic or in a similar capacity.
• Willingness to learn new techniques/methods.
• Requires the applicant to follow all set out laboratory procedures and rules to operate in a safe manner.
• Proficiency in performing basic computer tasks, such as using web-based project management software (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Office 365) and managing files.
• Desire to work in the fast-paced, high-energy environment of a start-up company.
• Demonstrated ability to provide creative engineering and materials solutions to unique technical problems.

Benefits:

• Fully covered health and dental
• Generous vacation time
• Weekly company Grubhub allowance
• 401(k) program
• MBTA pre-tax commuter benefit
• Vibrant and supportive team

How to Apply:

If you are a driven and organized professional ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced startup environment, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We seek applicants from all backgrounds, communities, and industries. We are committed to having a team made up of diverse skills, experience, and abilities.

Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Pure Lithium is an equal opportunity employer committed to unlocking innovation and achieving its mission with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Please see our website, , for more information.

About Pure Lithium:

Pure Lithium is a disruptive Boston-based lithium metal battery technology company led by inventor and lithium expert, CEO Emilie Bodoin, and world-renowned battery and metallurgical expert, MIT Emeritus Professor Donald R. Sadoway, as full-time CSO. The Company's novel Brine to Battery™ technology combines metal extraction and anode production, unlocking unconventional sources of lithium. The resulting pure lithium metal anode is the core component of our lithium metal vanadium oxide battery, a step-change improvement over today’s lithium-ion technology in cell performance, cost, and safety. Additionally, the battery is free of graphite, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. For more information, visit